INVITES MEN AND WOMEN FROM INDIAN CITIZENS AS PER CITIZENSHIP ACT 1955 TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR

FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES.
REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 01 DEC 19 AND CLOSE ON 30 DEC 19
THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) - 01/2020/NCC SPECIAL ENTRY
FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2021
1. Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2021 loans at subsidised rates, LTC etc. Leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual)
for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent subject to service exigencies.
Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical
and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of 11. Insurance. Rs. 75 Lakhs Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to
PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For Flying Branch). serving officers. Additional cover of Rs. 12 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to
Flying Branch Officers.
2. Branches, Course Number and Vacancies.
12. Sports and Adventure. Indian Air Force provides state of the art facilities to
Entry Branch Course Number Vacancies*
play various sports and adventure activities (sky diving, micro light flying,
AFCAT Flying 209/21F/SSC/M & W SSC - 60 mountaineering, water rafting etc.).
Entry Ground Duty 208/21T/PC/M AE(L) : PC - 40, SSC - 26 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
(Technical) 208/21T/SSC/M & W AE(M) : PC - 23, SSC - 16
13. Eligible candidates are to register online through separate tabs available for
Ground Duty 208/21G/PC/M Admin : PC - 24, SSC - 16 AFCAT Entry/NCC Special Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to
(Non-Technical) 208/21G/SSC/M & W Accts : PC - 14, SSC - 10 register separately in each entry.
Lgs ; PC- 12, SSC - 08
14. Tattoos. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of
NCC Flying 209/21F/PC/M 10% seats out of CDSE vacan- forearm (from inside of elbow to the wrist) and on the reverse side of palm/ back
Special 209/21F/SSC/M & W cies for PC and 10% seats out (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not
acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing customs
Entry of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
*Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change 15. Narcotics. Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be
without notice. Actual intake would depend on organizational requirements, tested for presence of drugs in the body during Medicals and subsequently
various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual during training/ service career as an officer. If candidate is found to be using/ in
number of vacancies accruing in January 2021. No representation in this possession of narcotics during any time of training/service career, candidate would be
regard will be entertained. debarred from joining the Indian Air Force or be removed from service if already
joined.
3. Type of Commission.
16. Conduct of Online Testing for AFCAT Examination and Fee Structure.
(a) PC for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till
Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates
the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as examination
(b) SSC for Men & Women. fee. However, candidates registering for NCC Special entry are not required to pay.
Details of conduct of exam, examination centers and mode of payment are available
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years in the notification.
from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
17. Marital Status. Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at
(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or
Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of
vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. 18. Candidates are required to maintain their unique registered E-Mail ID and
4. Age. mobile phone number active throughout the selection process.
(a) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born
between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive). Upper age 19. Please note that information filled up by the candidates in online
limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License application form will be considered final and no amendments will be
issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between allowed subsequently. Candidates should exercise due care while entering their
02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive). date of birth.

(b) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 20. Travel Allowance (TA). To and fro travelling fare by the shortest route of
01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 AC-III Tier/AC Chair Car or actual normal bus fare, to the candidates appearing in Air
(both dates Inclusive). Force Selection Board for the first time will be reimbursed. For all other modes of
travel, TA will be admissible as per the Government authorized rules. No TA is
5. Notification. Detailed notification is available on website https:// admissible, if you have already appeared for the same type of entry at any of
careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in. Candidates are to ensure the Selection Boards.
that they have read and understood the details available in the notification
before registering. 21. Physical Conditioning. You are advised to be physically fit when you
report for SSB in order to be able to undergo the tests at AFSB. You should aim to
6. Physical /Medical Standards, Educational Qualifications and Selection achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 mins, do 10 pushups and 03 chin
Procedure. Details on physical/medical standards, educational qualifications and ups. Prospective candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good physical
selection procedure are available in detailed notification on the website. condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running,
swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/ conditioning in which
7. Training. Training will commence in the first week of January 2021 for all
they would undergo mandatory tests during training.
courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for
Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty
22. Query. For queries related to conduct of online examination, registration
(Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN
process and admit cards contact 020-25503105 or 020-25503106 or E-Mail
Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air
afcatcell@cdac.in. For queries regarding eligibility, allotment of AFSB centres, date
Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.
of AFSB interview, merit list and Joining Instructions contact 011-23010231
IAF OFFERS YOU Extn 7610 or Toll free number 1800-11-2448.
8. Pay on Commissioning (As per 7th CPC). 23. Disclaimer. Information given in the advertisement and on the website are
Rank Pay as per Defence Matrix Level MSP guidelines only. In case of any ambiguity, the existing policies, rules and
regulations of IAF/ Govt. of India will be final. Terms and conditions for selection
Flying Officer Rs. 56100 - 110700 10 Rs. 15500
given in the advertisement are guidelines only and are subject to change
without notice.
Note. Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during
last one year of training.
24. Statutory Warning. Selection in the Indian Air Force is fair and merit based.
9. Allowances. In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the Attempt to influence the selection process at any stage is liable to lead to termination
nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Technical, Field Area, Special of candidature or initiation of service and legal action against the concerned
Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & individual.
Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance.

10. Privileges. Air Force Officers are entitled to furnished accommodation, Scan this QR code to apply
comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen, Officers’ Mess,
davp 10801/11/0027/1920